Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
Create your own indulgent homemade Kahlua Coffee Liqueur with this simple yet impressive recipe, perfect for coffee lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike. This delightful blend features a rich coffee syrup made from instant coffee, granulated sugar, and water, infused with fragrant vanilla extract and smooth vodka for a luxurious finish. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a short simmer, you can craft a customizable alternative to store-bought liqueurs that’s ideal for gifting, sipping on the rocks, or enhancing your favorite coffee cocktails. Allow it to age for a few weeks to fully develop its bold, aromatic flavors. Whether drizzled over desserts or mixed into creamy beverages, this homemade Kahlua will elevate any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1.5 cups Instant coffee
- 3 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups Vodka
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the water, instant coffee, and granulated sugar.
Set the pan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar and coffee dissolve completely. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This process thickens the mixture slightly to create a syrup-like consistency. Avoid boiling.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the coffee mixture to cool to room temperature, which may take 30-40 minutes.
Once cooled, stir in the vanilla extract and vodka until well combined.
Using a funnel, pour the mixture into sterilized glass bottles or jars with airtight lids.
Seal the bottles and allow the liqueur to rest for at least 2-3 weeks in a cool, dark place to develop flavors fully. Shake the bottles gently every few days during this period.
After aging, the Kahlua Coffee Liqueur is ready to use. Pour over ice, mix into cocktails, or drizzle over desserts for a luxurious treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 729 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 673.8 g | 245% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 603.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 738 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 6242 mg | 133% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
